Zainul Abedin was a famous painter in Bangladesh. He was born in Kishoreganj 29 December 1914 and he died of cancer on 28 May 1976 Dhaka. Zainul Abedin married to Jahanara Abedin. Zainul Abedin rightly considered by Syed Manzoorul Islam as the founding father of Bangladeshi Modern Art. In 1948 he helped establish the Institute of Arts and Crafts (now Faculty of Fine Arts) at Dhaka University. He would like to paint from early childhood. At the age of 16. In 1933, Abedin was admitted to Calcutta Government Art School in Calcutta. He completed graduation from Calcutta Government Art School in 1938. Abedin was actively involved with the Bengali Language Movement and the Bangladesh liberation war. Every year his birthday is celebrated commemorating him with a festival in Dhaka University and children’s art competition in Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala.
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Zainul Abedin Biography |
Real Name |
Zainul Abedin |
Nickname |
Zainul Abedin |
Profession |
Painter |
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Physical Stats:
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Height (approx.): |
in centimeters- 173cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet-Inches- 5’9″ |
Weight (approx.): |
in Kilograms- 75 kg in Pounds- 165lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.): |
Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 33 inches Biceps: 12 inches |
Eye Colour: |
Black |
Hair Colour: |
Black |
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Personal Life
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Date of Birth: |
December 29, 1914 |
Age (as in 2018): |
68 Years |
Birth Place: |
Kishoreganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Died: |
May 28, 1976 |
Nationality: |
Bangladeshi |
Hometown: |
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
School: |
Calcutta Government Art School |
College: |
Art School, London |
Educational Qualifications: |
Graduate in Art |
Religion: |
Islam |
Marital Status |
Married |
Marriage Date |
N/A |
Family |
Wife: Jahanara Abedin. |
Hobbies |
Art |
Likes & Dislikes |
Like: Good thing
Dislikes: Bad thing |
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Facts About
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- Zainul Abedin was a famous painter of Bangladesh who helped enough to establish the Institute of Arts and Crafts (Faculty of Fine Arts) at Dhaka University.
- He was called a legendary Bangladeshi painter by the Indian Express. He is best known for his painting 65 feet long Nabanna’s picture in 1970.
- He escaped home at 16 years old
- Zainul Abedin dropped out from education just before matriculation exam. He admitted into art school with the help of the mother.
- Every year his birthday is celebrated commemorating him with a festival in Dhaka University and children’s art competition in Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala.
